This charming and accessible guide takes as its focus the towns and villages of
the Greater Târnava Valley, home to an exceptional cultural heritage. Here
Romanian, Hungarian, Saxon, Jewish and Roma cultures come together in an
extraordinarily rich mix, against a backdrop of some of the loveliest landscapes
in Europe. The main towns are Sighișoara and Mediaș with their towers and
citadels. The villages are famous for their unique fortified churches and unspoilt
rural way of life. The guide to the sights of the valley also includes sections on the
plethora of flora and fauna, bee-keeping, winemaking and gypsy heritage, as well
as an outline of the region's complex and often turbulent history
.

Illustrations: Black and white with photographs, drawings and detailed maps.